Freshwater angling is a thrilling experience, but it doesn’t come without technical difficulties.
With so many places to fish, from big lakes to small streams and so many species to catch, it can be challenging to know how to set up properly, or how to fish for a certain species.
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Have you ever thought about why do fish like worms? Fish like the taste, scent, and presentation of worms. These small invertebrate animals are powerless in the eyes of fish, making them easy prey compared to some crustaceans and other fish that can fight back. Just about any worms will do while fishing, although some …
Will fish eat snakes? Yes, of course, fish will eat snakes. Bottom feeders such as catfish, carp, and pond-dwelling koi will eat anything dead or nearly dead, so they undoubtedly eat snakes. Live snakes, however, pose a serious challenge to other fish. Successful snake-eating fish need to be large and fast, with wide mouths and …
Turtles share a lot of the same water as fish, especially predatory fish like bass and northern pike. Sharing these waters with predatory fish but turtles at risk of getting eating. Many fish like bass and catfish will eat a turtle if the turtle is small enough to eat. What Kind of Fish Eat Turtles? …
Dough balls are a bait often associated with catfish, but if you have the right recipe they can work well in attracting and catching trout. Dough balls are an old creation, used for centuries by European anglers who took the recipe across the Atlantic to America. Why are Dough Balls a Good Bait for Trout? …
Zander, popularly known as pike-perch, or European Walleye, is a Eurasian native. It is very similar to the North American fish, its cousin, the walleye. Both species belong to the same genus, Sander. They have plenty of similarities, but few differences help distinguish wild zander from the walleye. What’s the Difference Between Zander and Walleye Size Walleye females usually …
When it comes to using a light vs. ultralight rod for trout fishing, I’ve learned it depends on which type of trout you’re fishing for. Ultralight rods with a super-sensitive tip are good for smaller species like brook trout, but overall light action rods are better in terms of catching and handling bigger trout. That’s …
Carp and catfish are two kinds of fish that have a tendency to look a lot like each other. There are notable differences between the fish, but they still manage to get a lot of fishers confused. In this article we’re going to look at all the ways that catfish and carp differ and how …
What are the best Japanese fishing rod brands? My personal favorites are Shimano and Megabass, but there’s a lot to like about all of them. Let’s take a look at the best Japanese fishing rod brands and what they have to offer for your next fishing adventure. Shimano Shimano has been around for 100 years, …
Ever wondered why do trout jump out of the water? I was taken by surprise the first time I saw a trout fly out of the water, but I’ve learned it’s actually fairly common. Trout jump out of the water to catch insects, relieve irritation from lice and parasites, or shake hooks out of their …
The answer to the question “What do wild fish eat?” is a rather complicated one. It depends on where fish live and whether they are vegetarian or picky about their dinner. Fish eat various food, from algae and plankton, through aquatic plants and detritus, to crustaceans, mollusks, and other fish. Some fish would be primarily …